"Record-Breaking Pitcher in the Making: Amateur Baseball Star Sets Sights on Professional League A talented young pitcher is making waves in the amateur baseball scene, boasting an impressive fastball speed that's catching the attention of scouts and coaches nationwide. 16-year-old pitcher Grable has been clocking in at an astonishing 96.1 miles per hour with his four-seamer, a pitch that's notoriously difficult to hit. But it's not just the speed that's putting him on the map – Grable's also generating an impressive 20.5 to 21 inches of induced vertical break, a crucial factor in making his pitches even more challenging for batters to hit. As he continues to hone his skills, many are wondering if Grable has what it takes to make it to the professional league."
Grable said he is averaging 96.1 mph with his four-seamer and about 20.5 to 21 inches of induced vertical break — essentially the movement generated from how the ball spins.
